A complete flaccid quadriparesis as early presentation of Graves’ disease
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DOI: 10.1007/s40618-019-01115-5
Abstract: Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is an uncommon disease characterized by acute onset of lifethreatening hypokalemia and disabling muscle weakness due to the excessive release of thyroid hormone [1]. In Caucasians, the prevalence is very… read more here.
Keywords: thyrotoxicosis; flaccid quadriparesis; complete flaccid; graves disease ... See more keywords
Case Report: Drug induced hyperkalemia presenting as acute flaccid quadriparesis
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DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.15061.1
Abstract: Hyperkalemia is a life-threatening dyselectrolytemia that commonly affects cardiac conductivity and contractility. Ascending paralysis affecting the extremities associated with hyperkalemia is not commonly seen. Here we report a case of flaccid quadriparesis in a patient… read more here.
Keywords: hyperkalemia; flaccid quadriparesis; case report;